S63 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrowfield Road, 0.7km from Thurnscoe East in Thurnscoe. Administratively it sits within Dearne North ward and the Wentworth and Dearne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S63 0BF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S63 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00037385 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARROWFIELD ROAD, S63 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWFIELD ROAD, S63 0BF.
342
36
£ 28,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S63 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S63 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S63 0BF. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S63 0BF is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hill Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Highgate Primary Academy
Gooseacre Primary Academy
Astrea Academy Dearne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Thurnscoe East Post Office0.5 km
- Andy's News0.9 km
- Community Shop1.0 km
- Crumbs-Sandwiches Limited1.0 km
- Elmhurst Farm Products0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Thurnscoe Tap0.7 km
- GT Snax0.2 km
- Millies Cafe0.3 km
- MarcoPaulos0.9 km
- The Butterfly Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tasty Fried Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Dragon House0.7 km
- Galleon Fish Bar0.7 km
- Clay Oven0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crossbar Social Club0.9 km
- Goldthorpe Reform W M C0.7 km
- Picture House Tap1.0 km
- The New Bank0.9 km
- Thurnscoe Coronation WMC Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurnscoe0.6 km
- Goldthorpe1.3 km
- Bolton-On-Dearne2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Phoenix Lane/Barrowfield Road0.1 km
- Phoenix Lane/Barrowfield Road0.1 km
- Lidget Lane/Tudor Street0.2 km
- Lidget Lane/Lockwood Lane0.2 km
- Lidget Lane/George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S630BF · Data under Open Government Licence